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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Long before the hour had arrived for
the special meeting last night of the Musi-
cal Literary and Debating Society, the
room was uncomfortably crowded with
visitors. After roll call, q motto repre-
senting the abbreviated name of the socie-
ty handsomely embroidered on white satin
chenille, WAS presented the society in the
name of few of its members, by Mr.. s.
Jickling. The speaker dwelt on the mean.
ing of each letter in well chosen language
and his presentation remarks were warm
ly received. The President, Mr.. II. l..
Pfeiffer responded in a neat and appro-
pirate manner, after which four members
of the orchestra rendered Sweet Spirit
Hear my Prayer" Miss Taylor then gave
humorous selection on The Mustach,
which was followed by a solo rendered
by Miss Katie Wright Mr. Ed. Stevens
next gave a defamation, "Spartacus 10
the Gladiator" which was one of the
pleasing features of the evening" program
and was exceedingly we'll executed. This
was followed by a quartette, "Only Wait
ing, sung with violin accom- paniment by
Misses Tyrrell and Abbott, and Messrs
Brewer and Bells Mr.. Geo. Hyde fol-
lowed with an essay in which numerous
good points were advanced. After music
by the orchestra, Miss Redmond gave a
selection entitled Shadow on the Wall. 4"
Miss Carrie Tyrell next gave a solo, Sweet
Heather Bells which was admirably
adapted to her sweet and musical voice,
and which she rendered in very good style
Mr.. w. o. Banks then gave a reading,
Quarrel of Brutus and Cassius," after
which Misses Phillips and Duvall render
ed the vocal Duet. "Larboard Watch, in
which each young lady sung her part
well. Mrs. Dorsey then read an essay on
Sacred Poetry" which was well written
and well read. and which was another of
the particularly pleasing portions of the
program. After musical selection by the
orchestra MIR. Louis Taylor decaimed
Plymouth Rock" Misses Wright and
i. Hyde next recited dialogue entitled
"Woman's Rights, which was much APP
preciated. The program closed with music
by the orchestra.
The society is TO be congratulated on its
success and is TO be encouraged to further
efforts toward the promotion of a taste for
music, literature and debate. Having been
organized scarcely year, with many of
its members quite young, its efforts are re-
makable and its marked advancement
worthy of encouragement. To each mem
Der Of the society share of the credit of
its success is due. PaLmam guG merritt
ferdt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

As Sole Agent for John Wanamaker
of Philadelphia, l am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner ut low
prices and tit guaranteed or no sale. In
the ready clothing department j
have a full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker. and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
child to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by has orR
guarantee you get all the benefit of per
sonal visit 10 the house of Wanam aker
itself. Clerical suits made to order. and
society uniforms furnished on short no
tice at low prices. +. o. WHITE, Agt.
~ Ne. 4 Francis ST., Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Andrew B. Hintz. of this city. has
been summoned to the sick bed of her
mother. Mrs. Isaac Roether, at Warmers
vile, Pa. Mrs. Hintz will also visit Read
ing, Pa the home of her husband.
Mrs. Baldwin left this morning for a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Hines of Bal
timore
Mr. ). w. Brooks. messenger to the
Executive Department is still detained at
his home by sickness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
A Lively Season Predicted.

The railroad companies are now busily
engaged contracting with the circus COM
panies for the movement of their aggre.
cations with the opening of spring 1t
is stated by the Pennsylvania Railroad
company officials that the season will be
the most active with the circus compan-
les that has been known for many years.
We hope while they are swinging around
the circle they will include Annapolis on
their list
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Waited on the Goyernor.

Senator Slingluff. accompanied by sew
eral other gentlemen from Baltimore
county waited on the Governor to-day in
behalf of w. II. Richardson, whose appli
cation for paadon is now pending before
the Governor. The Governor has also
received strong letters from the Judges Of
the Court of Appeals in Richardson's be-
half. He has not determined upon the
day when to take up the case.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
LOCAL NEW S.
TIE WEATHER..

The following are the indications for
s,v twelve hours as reported by the sig
~ service bureau, W ashington, ID. g.,
,oday For Maryland, the District OF
Columbia, and Virginia, fair weather,
colder winds shifting to westerly.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL office
I, noon to-day stood go.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

The Herbert Praying Band held relig-
ing was conducted by A. B. Hintz, assist
ed by Messrs. Henry Carr, VIM. II.
GLADDEN., Ed. Russell. VIM. Brady, VIM.
Kelly, and James Collins. The exercises
consisted of Bible reading, short exhorta-
tons, singing and prayer. There was q
good attendance, and the services were of
an impressive nature.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Reported for Examination.

Naval Cadet Geo II. Evans, reported
today to Superintendent Sampson, at the
Naval Academy, preliminary to final ex-
animation
MessrS Miller and Taylor of the class of
s., |, 5, Naval Academy, have also re-
ported at the Academy for final .eXamina-
tlou.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Laid TO Rest.

The funeral Of Mrs. Daniel Clark, who
dcd on Wednesday, took place this after
noon al o'clock from ST. Anne's =. Il.
Church Rev. VIM. ). Southgate, rector,
read the funeral service. The intermcnt
was made in the city cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
The OYSTER Season.

Oyster lovers may feel an interest in
knowing that the time for oyster dredging
% both the Chesapeake and in the rivers
Tributary thereto, expires by law on the
ahi Of April longing is allowed until
april 18th. Lovers of the bivalve should
make good use Of the time between now
and then.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

The steamer "Pentz," Capt Corkran,
which has been undergoing a thorough
renovation, will resume her trips to this
city, South, West and Rhode rivers, for
the season, on Wednesday next-leaving
Baltimore daily at 730 Il. M, and Anna
polls at p. m. The steamer Ida" has
been making tri-weekly trips to Annapolis
during the suspension of the "PentZ."
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

r,,. paper is circulated and read by
,soulo In Annapolis, than any other
-, publlshed here, and IL is the best
.,alum for Advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Don't Wait all day in Barber Shop to
get Shave or Hair Cut but go to RAW
LING's new Shaving Parlor, SO Maryland
Avenue, where all work is guaranteed. Op
posite Harris Cigar Store.
j26 w. T. RAWLINGS.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

MinOts Dentrifice will beautifully
whiten the teeth. insure healthy gums
and sweeten the breath Perfectly harm :
less. and can be used without the least in
jury to the same. Price % cents per bot
tie. For sale by all druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Teke four Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry
for repairs to j. SMITH, 46 Maryland
Avenue. Satisfaction guaranteed or mon
refunded
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Matinee at the Opera House tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. Children 10 cents
Adults 20 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Feast Of the Annunclation.

leday Is celebrated in the Roman
sa.aslc church as the Feast of the An
ss. I. or the day on which the Holy
-. s-oa appeared 70 the Virgin Mary an
st-lc'ng The birth Of the child Jesus.
- - Vas said this morning at st. Mary :
~-'Sa aud will also be celebrated this
''a'as IN observance of the feast day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

TIE great comedy of Confusion will
2 presented at the matinee ON tomorrow
Afternoon Children 10 cents. Adults 20
cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Y Smith, 40 Maryland Avenue, is the
bctpacc to buy Watches, Clocks, JeioeLry
atwarc, Sc.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

! YOU are suffering with rheumatism O
:. .,' 7. set a bottle of Hopkins Antal
'y e your druggist and dealers gener
q Frlce 50 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
r,soF ADyEhpIsING'

a., insertion. &1.OO; subse-
o' s Sp 80 cents 6 %a9tb r@ 81 yea 4
- those a1N - s,IIar. will constitute tuil
sssse announcement Of MARRIAGES 40,
'0rlidary e hIt obituary notices vail be charg-
5sahs irse, balf the usual rates OF adVertiS-
.-roral notices and poi,,t nc u 'p'''''' NO''
~ SSs,l1ns. . cents per iine' -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
.-.,noIl. 4 baltimore short Line II. II.

Annapoh'"
mould ARRIVE IN BALTIMORE.
Ave at..64O a. m Arrite H. IL ~ q. ~,
Is0n IN. 5.3j p. III,
..,,,opp IARRIyEIN ANSAPOLIs,
LEAFk BAH e45a IN arrive at...9.3J a. m
Ieaseel onln m. 3.l3 q. IN,
ann nm " 40 p. III.
SUNDAY TIA1Ns;
800, ,,paUoIis at $50 "a. ID. and 4.3O p. m.
~ BALTIMORE at 0.Jj a, ~. aud 90 p H.
p.',.h,. received aud dispatched daily, at
HIP. UNDERHILL, President.
: u. JOHNSON, supI
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
A Profitable Trim

= " : schooner John w. Garrison. own.
y, eeo' W. Moss, Capt. W. S. Kelly.
!. ~ returned from Baltimore where
Vs., ,..ss !. OF cargo of GOO bushels of
II, ., ~, AZ w cents per bushel. MIR. Moss
~, .a@ Is the most profitable trip of
|srs. $50. y Capt. Kelly reports a good
1aaVe figures. ~ o
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
RUSSIAN HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS

is the best Condition Medicine for Horses Cattle and Swine
known Having been Russia and other European
tries for the past fifty years. where they know specific
for all diseases incident the above named animals such Ep
zootc Dsemper Coughs Colds Cosveness Soppage of aer
Hide Bound Loss Appetite Fever Peuro Pneumonia Loss OF
Cud, &c. &c. PRICE % CENTS A PACKAGE.
HODGES CITY DRUG STORE,
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

- asoieo. -TBE GREAT MALARIA
~, !, ,a AsA y. and AeUE REMEDY. Reliable.
N ~ pl ehclent Price 80 cents per bot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

The street committee, composed of AL
derman Thomas, Brewer and Flood. had
an informal meeting this afternoon in the
store of Mr.. j. III. Thomas, where the
following letter giving the analysis of the
artesian well water was laid before them
CHEMICAL LABRAToRY,
T. s. Naval Academy. March "a, 81
ANALYSIS OF WATER.
Figures express parts in one inillion)
Non-volitile solid water. .113 5
Volatile solid water. 1900. 81 o
Total solid water. ............. IA. 500
Chlorine. ........... ........-.. l0.SUO
Free Ammonia ................ 0.035
Albuminoid Ammonia ........ O.O16
Equivalent of carbonate of lime ia. 900
(Hardness S.7o Clarke
Clear deposits of iron on boiling. On
standing, slight turbidity; probable carlo
nate of lime.
In conclusion, Prof Chas r. Sanger,
Phi. D., of the Z. S. Naval Academy,
who made the analysis, says: Il should
consider it good water for drinking pur-
poses" The committee have also sent a
bottle of the water to the State Board Of
Health. Baltimore for analysis. In the
meantime they have accepted the well
from Mr.. Craig, the contractor, and are per.
fectly satisfied with the result. In con
versation with q representative of the
CAPITAL this afternoon one of the COM
mittee said he thought it likely that the
city would sink other wells where public
hydrants were now used.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

giys I, pstnohns Plaster. YOU
: lEe aho. : .Elai you will never be with
ss6OssSlss valuable article. It is un-
b drps superior to any other plaster.
tgnse slsts and Worthington &
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

Cheap liniments are not always the best
Try Hopkin's Antalgic for rheumatism or
neuralgia Price 90 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25

We give few many unsolicited testimonials fe
the high esteem which the RUSSIAN HORSE CATTLE
POWDERS are held by those who have used them
have used your POWDERS with
the bappest effect and consider them the best Horse Medicine
have ever used; in fact, would not be without them
j. III. VANSANT,
Agt Adams Express Co., Also Prop Vansans Livery Stables
We fully endorse the above
GARDNER HOWARD Buffers Tavern, Nd w. c. CLAUDE, NJ D.,
w. T. REvELL NJ d., Elk Reg Wills Z. r. w. SHEKELLs,
CHRISTIAN RoCKLITz, GEO. w. DUvALL,
ST. Margarets p. o. Md. j. w. TUCKER,
r. T. BRICE North Severn Nd Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
TIME TABLES.

,p.vP TRAINS ARRIVE.
TkAlNo Ina n. Mail. .......,.. ....o.0S q. IN
NJ, ... % ~ ~ o. m Accom- ......., AZ p. m.
Atg0aa'..-' - ~ - nj, Mail ....5.y0 y. IN.
Nal ...'''- an .. m. Accom-. ...s.OO r. IN.
Aos',.'.,.rr rains will leave Annapolis at s35 a.
g., ana w lpp, Tie are run between baltimore
IhIy gasnolls on all the above trains.
,sl AnnSal t,r,3ght 10 aud from Baltimore every
Ihfy4lsns freight Tuesday and FRIDAY al s'OO
A ~. -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-03-25
Heavy Guns to be Tested.

|ssvs b..oll0wing heavy guns for the U. S.
I y 49, Iase arrived here aud now awaiting
|Gsopn.lsa "saerfed To the Naval Proving
sA,,e n opposite the Naval Academy.
sSic6 la ~, VIII be tested; One eight inch
Sssr Ys ,9'us gun from the Washington
sg hss ~ ms is the third large gun
~ men Osea made by the Naval Ord
|ssiacA br s,eaeat There are also four
l VI s g 4 8 loading guns now at the
h Inn y " n K depot from South Bos-
sAaslerraa% ;otAs, Mass, which will be
iavine Gu - = lew days to the Naval
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
Electric Railways.

According to an estimate made by an electrical journal, several months ago, the electric motor now moves street cars in nearly two dozen cities, carrying an annual average of 3, 500, 900 passengers. In Montgomery, Ala, electricity is used on eleven miles of road, and the cost is reported by the general manager to be only onc-half tho cost of horse power. Roads on which electricity takes the place of horses are found h Baltimore, Los Angeles, Port Huron, Detroit, Scranton, Appleton, Wis, and Denver. Electric raj ways are in course of con- struction or under contract in twelve other cities, and in thirty-seven, com panies have been formed or other steps taken for the building of such roads. Most of these railways are built on the plan of the Edison railway, which com municatcs power by m overhead con- ducton No successful method of using storage batteries attached to the cars has yet been trisd.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
Curious Lightning Freak.

During hailstorm at Mors, in Den mark, few days ago, flash of forkcd lightning-the only ono occurring struck farmhouse, and, having demol- ished the chimney stack and made a wreck of the loft, descended into the living rooms on the ground floor below. Here its career appears to have been most extraor dinary; all the plaster around doors and windows having been torn down and tho bed curtains in the bed rooms rent to pieces. An old Dutch clock was smashed into atoms, but a canary and cage hanging few inches from it were quite uninjured. The light ming also broke sixty windows and all the mirrors ia tn, house. ca leaving the rooms it passed clean through the
 door into the yard, where it killed cat, two fowls and a pig, and then buried itself in the earth. Iu ono of tho rooms were two women, both of whom were struck to the ground, but neither was iniured, -f Nature .ss
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
Meaning of "ThOrOughbred."

The term thoroughbred was origi- nally used in England only in connection with the blooded race-horse, and is still little used in that country in speaking of pure- bred animals of other breeds. In this country it has become corrupted by being indiscriminately applied to all registered or pedigreed stock, and is used synonomously with pure- bred and full-blood. The term thoroughbred should be used as noun only when re- fering to the blooded race-horse, and it is generally so recognized. To be sure of not being misunder- stood it is usually best when referring to the above named kind of horses to call them thoroughbred race-horses. Custom in this country makes it entirely proper to use the term thoroughbred synonomously with full-blood and pure bred as adjectives in connection with the name of the breed. We speak of thoroughbred Shorthorns meaning just the same as when we say full blood or pure-brcd Shorthorns. Those who arc interested in thoroughbred race-horses and some others still object to the word thoroughbred as an adjective used in connection with the name of other breeds but they are in a small minority. Generally speaking, any one of these three terms means, in this country, that the animal to which it is applied, is a pure blood of recognized breed.--- Prairie flower
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
A Flaming Fountain.

In the town of Kane, on tho summit of the Alleghany Mountains, near the Philadelphia & Erie Railway, there are noted sulphur and iron springs. Here, in the spring of 1878, we'll was sunk more than two thousand feet into the mountain, which, though failing to strike oil, opened veins of oil gas enough to light a city. The we'll was finally abandoned, and the castings cut in bor- ing were pulled out, when the hole rapidly filled with water, which poured in until the imprisoned gas accumulated beneath in sufficient quantities to lift the column of water, over a third of a mile deep, when it blew the water out in a volume of spray over the top of the we'll.
 From that time this process has been going on; and at intervals of from SIX to ten minutes this vast body of gas, spray and water is blown cut into the air in column a hundred feet high. sometimes the gas is set on fire, and the mingling of flames and spray produces most beautiful rainbows in the night. In the winter, the water freezes and after weeks of cold weather the frozen foam stands in a mass of more than hundred feet high, sparkling in the sunshine, most magnificent spectacle.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
The Sleeping Disease.

A singular and invariably fatal malady, called lethargus, is reported to be peculiar to negroes in certain dis tricts on the western coast of Africa. Tho patient, usually Q male adult, is seized without any premonitory symp- toms, with sensation of drowsiness,
 which continues to increase in spite of all efforts to throw it off, until he sinks into profound and seemingly natural sleep, and which continues for about twenty-one days, when death comes. Throughout the course of the disease the patient preserves quiet and peace full countenance, may be easily aroused for a short time, will take nouri, hment, and generally answer few questions in perfectly rational manner; the pulse, respiration and temperature remain nor nal throughout. the pupil is neither di- lated nor contracted to any noticeable extent, and the voidings are compara- lively regular; in fact, with the exccp- tion of the abnormal tend ency to sleep, nothing exists to denote disease. Many careful post mortem examinations have been made by competent men, but noth- ing of an abnormal character has been found, while every remedy that could possibly be of any avail has been used without any apparent beneficial effect.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
A Canary's Four Notes.

1u the song of the canary four notes are recognized by dealers, and they can tell by listening to it for few minutes whether the bird is German or Amer 1can. They are the water note, which is ripping, attractive bit of warbling like the murmur of Till; flute note, clear and ringing; the whistling note of the same class, but very much finer, and the rolling note, which is a contin- uous melody, rising and falling only to rise again. It is in the last-named note that the American birds fail. They can not hold it. Another difference be- tween the two is that German canaries are night singers-they will sing until the light is extinguished. But the American birds put their heads under their wings with darkness. = Detroit Free Press,
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-28
Phosphorescence.

The cause of phosphorescent light, as we'll as its nature, is, h many cases, a puzzle alike to the common and scientific observer. The light comes from very different sources. The appearance of any fish that is partially decayed gives the most common example. In the case of such decay, the light may be attributed to the phosphorus set free. But the same name is given to the light emitted by tho glowworm or the firehy. In this case there is no such decom position of elements.
 The phosphorescence of the sea is referred to the presence of minute medusa -creaturcs of the simplest or ganism. There are some species of fun gus that are producers Of light. In these instances it seems to be result of the functions of life, rather than phe- nomenon accompanying death. This light is given off in some instances where tho decay does not seem likely to liberatc any phosphorus, and where, if any fun gus is growing, it cannot be detected easily. A Scotch writer, Mir. w. A. Smith, tells how he was surprised at tho appearance of a piece of fir wood. In this country decaying maple log, lying in wet place, yields the best results. During our walk through the woods the other evening"" says MT. Smith, "we came upon what appeared to be salt herring lying iu the road. On turning it over with
 our feet it seemed sloppy, and we fool ishly passed it. A few yards farther on another brilliant streak of light attract cd our attention, and we this time de- cided to attempt its capture. A piece of paper was employed to prevent an unpleasant meeting, and we then lifted, most circumspectly, what proved to be neither more or less than piece of Scotch fir from one of the fallen trees alongside. Apparently a new break was the phosphorescent surface, and the night being wet as we'll as dark, we supposed this had some influence. After drying it next day we again tried it in the dark, and it still showed brilliantly {; 50. the wet had nought to do with it. Un- der a lens no fungus could be seen, only the rough, broken flores on the sur face.-[ Youths Companion.